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Waterman Food Runner (On-Call)

Hawaii Four Seasons Oahu Estimated salary: $22–$28 per hour, potentially plus gratuities and applicable benefits
Role summary

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The Waterman Food Runner supports the resort’s food and beverage team by delivering meals, beverages, and service items promptly and accurately to guests and dining outlets. Requirements typically include previous hospitality or restaurant experience, strong customer-service skills, physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to work on-call shifts, including weekends, holidays, mornings, and evenings. Candidates should be comfortable working outdoors and near the beach, communicating clearly with kitchen and service colleagues, maintaining food-safety standards, and presenting themselves professionally. The role requires lifting and carrying trays, moving efficiently, and consistently providing the polished, friendly service expected at a luxury resort.

About the employer

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality company operating hotels, resorts, and private residences in destinations around the world. The brand is known for highly personalized service, strong attention to detail, and a people-focused workplace culture. Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina is located on the western coast of Oahu, near lagoons, beaches, golf, and cultural attractions. The resort offers a wide range of guest services, including restaurants, pools, spa facilities, water activities, and event spaces. Employees work in an international environment and are expected to deliver warm, professional service while respecting Hawaiian culture and the natural surroundings. Four Seasons commonly provides training, employee dining, resort privileges, and other benefits, although eligibility varies by position, schedule, and employment status.

What the job usually comes with in Hawaii

Usual for Hawaii, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.

HousingUsually not; rents very high
MealsStaff cafeteria at large resorts
FlightsNone (managers negotiate)
Service chargeF&B service charges go to staff unless guests are told otherwise (by law)
ContractAt will; union rules in Waikiki
LeaveNone by law; employer health insurance (by law)
Income taxFederal 10% to 37% plus state 1.4% to 11%

Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.

Can I work in Hawaii?

How it works: No ordinary visa for hotel jobs; a J-1 traineeship of up to 12 months is the realistic route.

Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.

Official source: USCIS: working in the United States. Checked November 2026.

Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.

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